It’s one thing to win an award — getting the most support from writers all across North America is no easy feat. But it’s another thing entirely for all 30 voters (two for each American League city) to agree that, of all the rookies in the junior circuit, the same one was inarguably the best.
Other pieces today have, and will, discuss the highlights that defined Kyle Lewis’ season. From his Opening Day bomb off Justin Verlander to his grand slam robbery against the A’s, Lewis had plenty of star turns in 2020. And others will review what we should expect from him in 2021 and beyond.